1 Peter 2:11-12 " Dear Friends I urge you as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your sould. Live such good lives among the pagans that, through you they may see your good deeds and glorify God...."
note on vs. 12 - the pagans' evaluation is not a "snap judgement" - the greek word translated 'see' refers to a careful watching over a period of time.
verse 13 " Submit yourselves for the Lords sake to every authority."
verse 16 " live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover up for evil; live as servants of God."
verse 17 - show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
1 Peter 3:8-9 " Live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, lvoe as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing."
Chapter 4:1 " Therefore since christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude.... not for evil human desires but rather for the will of God.
verse 7-8 " Therefore be clearminded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above al, love eachother deeply because lvoe covers a multitude of sins."
verse 9 offer hospitality without grumbling
verse 10 " use whatever gift he has recieved gift you have received to serve others
** --> if you speak or serve - do it with the strength of God to that in all things He is praised.
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